Principal Cloud Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 63 certified filings
$148,170Avg. Salary
$105,206Minimum
$250,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Cloud Engineer is $148,170 — 22% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 63 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Cloud Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Cloud Engineer is $148,170 based on 63 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $105,206 to $250,000.
$148,170
Average
$105,206
Minimum
$250,000
Maximum
63
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Cloud Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $140,212 | 38 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | $135,473 | 7 |
| Unisys Corporation | $140,402 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Cloud Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $140,715 | 21 |
| Westlake, TX | $136,137 | 20 |
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Senior R&D Engineer ($120,295)
Research Scientist ($144,425)
Staff Electrical Engineer ($130,731)
Lead Infrastructure Engineer ($143,006)
Principal Application Architect ($147,445)
Validation Engineer ($96,128)
Senior Front End Developer ($117,119)
Sr. Solutions Engineer ($137,965)
Global Product Support (GPS) Engineer ($141,467)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.